Collection: Reference

The medieval town of Old Winchelsea was destroyed by a great storm in 1287. Remarkably, it lasted for several hundred years on a shingle bank in the middle of Rye Bay in Sussex, England. This book describes the formation of the town, its incredible history of seaborne heroism, privateering and pi...

A detailed, professionally relevant source of construction price information for the UK. It gives a detailed cost base in a way that allows adjustment for market conditions that affect building prices for major works contracts exceeding £4,000,000 in value.

Grant-making trusts are a major source of funding for UK charitable activity, and this guide provides a comprehensive directory. It contains information for fundraisers on the largest 2000 trusts and foundations in the UK that give grants to organisations.

The indispensable trusted annual compendium of navigational data for yachtsmen and motorboaters, providing all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the whole of the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and the entire European coastline from the tip of Denmark right down to ...

The largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with over 732,000 words, meanings and phrases.

Packed full of inspirational articles from successful writers, illustrators and publishing experts, the 'Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook' once again serves up the best independent advice to writers for children of all ages. Covering all aspects of the publishing process, across the full r...

The latest edition of the bestselling guide to all you need to know about how to get published, is packed full of advice, inspiration and practical information. 'Writers' & Artists' Yearbook' has been guiding writers and illustrators on the best way to present their work, how to navigate the worl...